How to grow Lycopus lucidus? A detailed guide to Lycopus lucidus cultivation techniques

SummarySite selection: Lycopus lucidus is planted in a sunny spot with sandy soil, and before planting, the land should be prepared with drainage and base fertilizer. Raising seedlings: before sowing, expose the seeds to the sun and soak them, then raise the seedlings, and transplant once the seedlings emerge. Management: timely weeding, watering and fertilizing, and preventing pests and diseases.

1. Site selection

Lycopus lucidus grows best in a sunny place, so when choosing a site, there must be plenty of sunlight. Lycopus lucidus likes to grow in sandy soil, so attention must also be paid to the choice of soil. Lycopus lucidus cannot tolerate waterlogging, nor is it drought-tolerant, so a slope can be chosen for the terrain.

2. Land preparation

When planting Lycopus lucidus, the land must be well prepared: first loosen the soil, then apply base fertilizer on top. A drainage system is also needed to avoid waterlogging.

3. Raising seedlings

Before planting Lycopus lucidus, a seedbed needs to be made, and then the seeds are sown on it. Before sowing, the seeds can be sun-dried for half a day on a sunny day, then soaked in warm water of about 40 degrees. The purpose of this is to increase the germination rate and reduce disease attacks after planting. After sowing, cover lightly with soil and wait for them to sprout.

4. Transplanting and planting

Once the Lycopus lucidus has sprouted, transplant it. When transplanting, carefully dig out the seedlings, then transplant them into the ground. After transplanting, water once; when watering, you can choose to spray with new high-fat film, which is more beneficial to its growth.

5. Field management

After planting Lycopus lucidus, weeding must be done well. Watering and fertilizing should also be done at the right times. If there are consecutive rainy days, pay attention to drainage. As for fertilizing, pay special attention to applying more fertilizer at the last feeding, so that its roots can grow better.

Common pests and diseases of Lycopus lucidus and their control

Root rot

This disease mainly appears every year in summer, during the rainy season and in high temperatures; always pay attention to drainage, as this can reduce its incidence. When the disease occurs, you can also choose to spray with a diluted solution of Hushu Jiangjun, which can effectively control it.

Cutworm

This is the main insect pest of Lycopus lucidus; after it occurs, it is very harmful to Lycopus lucidus and can cause a reduction in yield. When it occurs, you can choose to mix 5% new high-fat film diluted solution with soil at 1:10, then spray it in the field, which can effectively control this pest.